VocabJLPT N2
sensor
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. sensor
  2. 2. Sensor
This katakana noun, borrowed from English, refers to a device that detects and responds to physical input such as heat, light, motion, or pressure. It is commonly used in discussions about technology, electronics, and smart devices.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Which sensors should we prioritize replacing?

Sentence 2

I asked, "Can you shorten the sensor's detection range?"

Sentence 3

Hey, is the sensor actually turned on?

Sentence 4

Look, the sensor detected it and the water came on!

Sentence 5

The sensor defect rate has been rising since last month.